Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rome including the Colosseum
- Visit to Vatican Museums
- Visit to Sistine Chapel
- Visit to St. Peter's Square
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
Landmarks Colosseum Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Basilica - Day 3
Rome - Orvieto - Assisi - Perugia
Rome - Orvieto - Assisi - Perugia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Orvieto cathedral and Piazza del Duomo (free time)
- Visit to Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
Landmarks Orvieto Cathedral Piazza del Duomo Basilica of St. Francis - Day 4
Perugia - Florence - Padua
Perugia - Florence - Padua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence's historic center including cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistry doors, and Signoria Square
- Orientation drive of Padua
- Italian aperitivo at Café Pedrocchi
Landmarks Florence Cathedral Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistry of Florence Signoria Square Café Pedrocchi - Day 5
Padua - Venice
Padua - Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private boat ride along Giudecca Canal
- Visit to historic vetreria to meet local glassblower and learn about Murano glass creation
- Globus Choice excursion: Venice walking tour featuring St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Clock Tower, and skip-the-line guided visit to Doge's Palace with Bridge of Sighs
- Globus Choice excursion: Stroll through St. Mark's Square and refreshment at historic café with Venetian views
Landmarks Giudecca Canal St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Clock Tower Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 6
Padua - Verona - Milan
Padua - Verona - Milan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll through Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra in Verona
- Orientation walk of Milan including La Scala Opera House, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Duomo
Landmarks Piazza delle Erbe Piazza Bra Roman Arena La Scala Opera House Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Milan Duomo - Day 7
Milan - Lake Como
Milan - Lake Como- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Milan)
Included Activities
- Private boat ride across Lake Como to Bellagio
- Stroll through Bellagio's lakefront promenade and alleyways
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Milan
Landmarks Lake Como Bellagio - Day 8
Milan - Lucerne
Milan - Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lucerne's squares and churches
Landmarks Reuss River - Day 9
Lucerne
Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Old Town including Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Jesuit Church
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Water Tower Jesuit Church - Day 10
Lucerne - Swiss Alps - Basel
Lucerne - Swiss Alps - Basel- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn) for views of central Switzerland
- Alternative: Visit to Swiss Transport Museum (in case of bad weather)
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Mount Stanserhorn Swiss Transport Museum - Day 11
Breisach - Black Forest
Breisach - Black Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour of the Black Forest
- Guided full-day tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
- Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar - Day 12
Kehl - Strasbourg
Kehl - Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Strasbourg
- City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
- Free time in Strasbourg to visit museums or explore city center
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to the historic Maginot Line—pre-WWII fortifications
- Guided optional excursion to Alsace's wine country
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 13
Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Avalon Adventure Host walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way
- Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle including the Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
- Guided visit to Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens and historic square
Landmarks Philosophers' Way Heidelberg Castle Schwetzingen Palace - Day 14
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with live entertainment on board)
Included Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Avalon Adventure Host and authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle's 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
- Free time in Koblenz
- Dinner with live entertainment on board
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Mechanical Music Museum Johannisberg Castle Koblenz - Day 15
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided city walk of Cologne featuring twin-steepled gothic cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 16
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
- Off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour of Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
- Guided canal cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's 'Golden Age'
- Day 17
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
